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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 7, 2011 (Joint) Joint Pi;.4,nnii i & Development and PIO<E Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2011 7:30 pai - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Pickles Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe (left the meeting at 11:25 pm) D. Dickerson B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles P. Rodrigues Also Present: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer G. Paterson Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development R. Holborn - Division Head, Engineering Services D. Shields - City Clerk M. Wouters - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design .C. Rose - Manager, Policy R. Pym - Principal Planner - Dev. Review S. Gaunt - Principal Planner - Policy L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (1) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Delegations Carmella Marshall appeared before the Committee on behalf of The Lakeridge Citizens for.Clean Water. Through the aid of a power point presentation, she outlined the top ten risks involved with respect to commercial fill dump sites. She explained the aspects of Brownfields and explained the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment, stating there are no MOE definitions of what constitutes clean fill or contaminated fill, thereby leaving it up to the municipalities to regulate through site alteration by-laws. Reference was made to the City of Pickering's existing fill by-law 1 JCnt Planning & Development and Executive Committee MCKE Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Pickles which was passed in 2003. Ms. Marshall noted this by-law could use re-visiting and suggested the need for public consultation. A question and answer period ensued with discussion regarding the existing fill by- law and those of surrounding municipalities. The Director, Planning & Development noted the current fill by-law is currently under review with some changes being identified and noted this would be coming forward to Council prior to Summer. It was the general consensus to have this matter referred to staff, taking into consideration the information provided tonight. (III) Part `A' - Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, Planning & Development Report 'PD 05-11 Red-line Revision Request Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01 Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 3, City of Pickering Discussion ensued with respect to the request by Mattamy as outlined in Report PD 05-11. Maurice Brenner, 711 Sunbird Trail, appeared before the Committee and questioned what impact this would have on the future of Pickering for affordable housing, wondering if it would restrict the ability of young couples and seniors who wish to stay in the community if the request of Mattamy is approved. A question and answer period ensued. Rodger Miller appeared before the Committee representing Mattamy, noting this application is permitted under the Official Plan and Zoning By-law which was previously approved. He addressed the Region's comments included in the report noting there may have been some confusion with the interpretation of the letter. He noted they have been in consultation with staff, stating they do conform to policy documents and the changes are within the range of types already approved. A question and answer period ensued with discussion relating to market research, sustainability and parkland dedication. Bryce Jordan, representative from GM Sernas and Associates appeared before the Committee and addressed the issue of the transition of densities as discussed in the Region's comments. He noted there was a lack of information regarding the mixed planning uses when this was before the OMB. 2 Citq Joint Planning & ®evelope lent and Executive Committee PICKE Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2011 7:30 prn - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Pickles A question and answer period ensued with questions regarding affordability and density ranges and mixes with staff providing clarification. No further delegations appeared in support or opposition to this report. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Report PD 05-11 of the Director, Planning, & Development be received; 2. That the request by Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited for a red-line revision to draft approved Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01 to convert ten townhouse blocks containing 64 townhouse units. into 49 detached dwelling lots with an associated reduction of the park block, be approved; and 3. Further, that City staff be authorized to engage a solicitor to attend any Ontario 'Municipal Board hearing regarding the requested revision to draft approved Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01, if necessary. Carried The Committee took a five minute break and reconvened at 9:30 pm. 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 06-11 Status Update for Environment & Countryside Conformity Amendment Pickering Official Plan Review Elizabeth Howson, of Macauley, Shiomi, Howson Ltd appeared before the Committee and provided background information as well as an overview of the consultant's report on Environmental & Countryside Conformity Amendment through the aid of a power point presentation. She outlined the purpose, study area and the three part process, noting the study area does not take in Seaton or the Oak Ridges Moraine. Ms. Howson identified the key issues in the report and the suggested recommendations. She noted the need for rationalization of boundaries and the promotion of local food. 3 Croy "o Joint Planning & Development and " 14 Executive Committee CKER~[M Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2011 7:30 prn - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Pickles A question and answer period ensued with clarification being provided on the notification process for the public" session. It was questioned whether a second session could be provided in the northern area of Pickering. It was also suggested that the report be made available to the public on CD's. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Report PD 06-11 of the Director, Planning & Development, providing a status update on the Pickering Official Plan Review.Prograrn and of the Environment & Countryside Conformity Amendment, be received for information and; 2. Further, that the consultant's report entitled Natural Environment and Countryside Policy Review, dated February 11, 2011 (distributed under separate cover), and the scheduled Consultant Presentation by Elizabeth Howson of Macauley, Shiomi, Howson Ltd. be received for information. Carried 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 07-11 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/10 M. Rajadurai 1975 Guild Road (Lots 36 and 37, Plan 316), City of Pickering Muki Rajadurai appeared before the Committee in support of the application; stating he would be available to answer any questions. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report PD 07-11 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 4 Joint Planning & Development and Y - Executive Committee PICKERING Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2011 7:30 prn - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Pickles 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/10 submitted by Muky Rajadurai to amend the zoning of the subject property to an "R4" - Fourth Density Residential zone to permit the creation of two lots with minimum frontage of 15.0 metres on lands being Lots 36 and 37, Plan 316, City of Pickering be approved; and 3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 07-11, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. Carried 4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 08-11 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/10 C. Bollmann 3325"Highway No. 7, Hamlet of Kinsale (North Part Lot 2, Concession 5), City of Pickerinq The owner of the property just south of the subject property appeared before the Committee in opposition to the application stating his concerns with the odours emanating from the property as well as the noise from the barking and howling of dogs. Recommendation Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor O'Connell 1. That Report PD 08-11 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 2.. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/10 submitted by Corinna Bollmann, on lands being North Part of Lot 23, Concession 5, City of Pickering, to permit a dog daycare and boarding facility with associated retailing, be approved as a temporary use for a period of three years; and 3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 08-11, be forward to City Council, for enactment. Carried 5 cial o~ Joint Planning & Development and W_ Executive Committee PICKERING Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7,. 2011 7:30 pin - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Pickles (IV) Part `B' Executive? Committee Reports 1. . Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 06-11 City Procedure ADM 110-004 -Proclamation Procedure A question and answer period ensued with staff providing clarification on procedural issues and the notification process for proclamations approved as well as denied. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Ashe 1. That Report CAO 06-11 of the Chief Administrative Officer be received; and 2.. That City Procedure ADM 110-004, Proclamation Procedure, be approved and the appropriate officials be given the authority to give effect thereto. Carried 2. Director, Office of Sustainability, Report OS 01-11 Sustainable Pickering -2010 Update and 2011 Work Program A brief discussion period ensued. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Mayor Ryan That Report OS 01-11 providing an update on the 2010 Sustainable Pickering accomplishments and proposed 2011 work plan be received for information. Carried 3. Director, Community Services, Report CS 14-11 No Parking By-law Wayfarer Lane Amendment to By-law 6604/05 to Restrict Parking on Wayfarer Lane 6 i ciul oo Joint Planning & Development and M Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2011 7:_30 prn - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Pickles Recommendation Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report CS 14-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by-law 6604/05 be received; and 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. Carried 4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 11-11 Council Compensation Policy A detailed discussion period ensued with clarification being requested on a number of issues. Staff responded to questions raised and were requested to bring back an amended draft policy prior to the next Council meeting. i Recommendation Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Ashe 1. That Report CST 11-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the Council Compensation Policy, included as Attachment #1 to this report be approved; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. Carried Later in the Meeting Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by. Mayor Ryan 7 citq o~ Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee t Meeting Minutes Monday, March 7, 2011 7:30 prn - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Pickles That Items b), c), e) and g) under Section 03 Accounting Procedures of the Council Compensation Policy be amended to remove the word "Councillors" and replace with "Members of Council". Carried (V) Other Business 1) Councillor O'Connell gave notice that she would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion with respect to Ajax/Pickering Hospital to endorse a position by the Friends of the Ajax/Pickering Hospital. (VI) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:42 pm. 8